Online Metronome Tool
Your free, accurate, and easy-to-use tool for mastering rhythm and timing. Perfect for practice, performance, and production.
How to Use Our Metronome
Our online metronome is designed to be simple yet powerful. Here’s how to get started:
- Play/Pause: Click the "Play" button or press Spacebar to start or stop the metronome.
- Adjust Tempo: Drag the "Tempo" slider, use the + / - buttons, or use the Arrow Keys for precise BPM.
- Tap Tempo: Don't know the BPM? Just click the "Tap Tempo" button rhythmically a few times. The metronome will calculate and set the tempo for you.
- Subdivisions: Select 8th notes, Triplets, or 16th notes to practice more complex rhythmic patterns.
- Time Signature: Choose a time signature from the dropdown to add an accent to the first beat of each measure.
- Click Sound: Change the metronome sound to one that you prefer for your practice session.
- Volume Control: Adjust the volume slider to make the metronome click quieter or louder.
What is a Metronome?
A metronome is an essential tool for any musician, from beginner to professional. It produces a steady, audible click or beat at a specific tempo, measured in Beats Per Minute (BPM). The primary purpose of a metronome is to help musicians play in time and maintain a consistent tempo throughout a piece of music.
Regular practice with a metronome helps develop a strong internal sense of rhythm, improves timing accuracy, and builds the discipline required for playing with other musicians. Whether you're practicing scales, learning a new song, or recording in a studio, a metronome provides the rhythmic foundation you need to succeed.